This week, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit is taking place in Tajikistan – largely unnoticed by the West. That is a mistake. After all, a new power is forming here. And China is playing a key role.
Von Michael Radunski
In dieser Woche findet das Gipfeltreffen der Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tadschikistan statt – vom Westen weitgehend unbeachtet. Das ist ein Fehler. Denn hier formiert sich ein neuer Machtfaktor. Und China spielt dabei eine zentrale Rolle.
Von Michael Radunski
After the pandemic, the EU states must simultaneously consolidate their budgets and massively increase climate protection investments. Therefore, these expenditures should be excluded from the calculation of deficits and debts in the Stability Pact, demands the Director of the Brussels think tank Bruegel.
Von Redaktion Table
The program for implementing the "Digital Decade" is intended to encourage member states to use digital technologies more consistently. The main contents have become known before the official announcement by the EU Commission. But one crucial element is missing from the concept.
Von Jasmin Kohl
Rising energy prices are causing uncertainty throughout Europe. Part of the cost development is due to climate protection. In the EU Parliament, Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermanns commented on the situation in the energy market: The Green Deal could de-escalate rather than exacerbate the development.
Von Timo Landenberger
